Old-Time Radio Show at Oswald's on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park

Published on Jul 19, 2012 by DisneyParks

This skit is just one of the shows guests will hear playing on the vintage radio inside of Oswald's in Disney California Adventure park. Read more at the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/MyoNrd


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Buena Vista Street History: Oswald's Gas Station, 2600 Buena Vista St.

Origins of name: The gas station is named for Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who starred in 26 silent cartoons produced by Disney in 1927 and 1928. The rights to the character belonged to the cartoon's distributor, Universal Pictures. Following a contract dispute, Disney walked away from the Oswald series and went on to create Mickey Mouse. In 2006, Disney secured the rights to Oswald.

Fictional back story: "Where can you get all of the necessities of the road?" an ad for Oswald's asks. "Stop on by Oswald's Filling Station!" Oswald's is billed as a one-stop shop for everything you might need for a road trip. To entice customers, Oswald's is running a "Fill'er Up Special" – "Mention this ad and get 5 cents off your next tank of gas!"

Street address: The "00" in the address number represents the start of a new block and does not have a hidden meaning.

What it really sells: Travel mugs, sunscreens, hats, etc.